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I'm on a bit of a roll, I wrote this sometime between 1980 - 85.
My father in law was Vice Provost of Brunel University A professor of Marine engineering who had a CBE for his services to Engineering and was a member of Portsmouth Naval Club, UK.
This is about the handful of evenings I spent in that club,I changed the venue as I couldn't find a rhyme for Portsmouth.

I did not fit in one little bit and his friends called me Orlwyn AAARGHH! people like Archbishops of Portsmouth; a past Captain of the Royal Yacht Britannia; high ranking Military personnel; top academics and little ole me with absolutely no idea of what they were talking about as sailing was the main topic and the biggest boat I have ever been on that didn't have an engine, was a kids pedal boat in the local park.

They did however have an outstanding restaurant and excellent pint of Bishops Finger a real British Beer!.
A painting The Battle of Trafalgar hung in the bar, probably 10 by 15foot with one carefully placed spot...stunning such detail.They also had a display of historical stuff from centuries of war.
And guests were not allowed to buy drinks YAY.
That was their local dive, How the top 10% live, eh.


Stranger in a stranger's land

every night I like to go out dancing
to the rhythms of a 1930's band
at the weekends I like to go romancing
and hold my loving so adorable baby's hand

and reminisce through the night
oh those happy times we had
but every day we drive around regardless
as a stranger in a strangers land

in the summer I spend my time yachting
at the sail club in the Isle of Wight
summer evenings in the bar forgetting
decrying what is wrong and how to put it right

happy days looking back
ooh with such happier times ahead
just carrying on enjoying life regardless
as a stranger in a strangers land

my Lagonda, my Aston and my Bentley
my town house just half way down the Strand
my boater and my flannels cut so baggy
they've all gone but the memories are close at hand

happy days looking back
ooh with such happier times ahead
just carrying on enjoying life regardless
as a stranger in a strangers land
I'm a rich man in a poor man's land
a stranger in a strangers land


RealTracks in style: ~1178:Bass, Electric, PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1108:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BluegrassWaltz Ev 140
RealTracks in style: ~1188:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~1182:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~1179:Fiddle, Background PopWaltz Ev 120
RealDrums in style: PopRockWaltzEv,SideStickHat,Ride: a: Sidestick. HiHat b: PopRockWaltzEv,SideStickHat,Ride
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My vocals caught a bus thanks to ROG's technique in his latest post. No matter what

enjoy

Alyn

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Hi Alyn (hope I pronounced that right)

A fascinating tale and a great song.

Quite a thought provoking song and possibly a bit sad when you think about it.

Terrific backing, but please lift the vocal up a bit in the mix! Lyrics like that need to be heard.

Another Alyn classic.

ROG.

PS - nearly missed the buss there.

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Another excellent tune. Loved the lyrics as well..


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Thanks for the backstory. Janice and I are
history nuts and collectors of many things
historical.

Your imagery is always outstanding and this
tune is certainly no exception.

A great production with a wonderful lyric.

Thanks for the chance to listen!

J&B

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Alyn, I keep thinking Beatles as I listen to this. The chord changes are different, but well thought out. Nicely arranged and produced. Wonderful lyrics and a cool story. You are on a roll. Well done! Tom

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Really beautifully done!! Very captivating lyric and wonderful delivery. Arrangement is perfect for the song. You are truly creative Alyn! Loved it! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Alyn (hope I pronounced that right)

A fascinating tale and a great song.

Quite a thought provoking song and possibly a bit sad when you think about it.

Terrific backing, but please lift the vocal up a bit in the mix! Lyrics like that need to be heard.

Another Alyn classic.

ROG.

PS - nearly missed the buss there.


yup my name sounded OK grin
It was a small dig at the top 10% because most forgot their humble beginnings and soon got used to the finery and trappings that went with their wealth and/or position.
I shall go back and raise the vocals, it will be easy now I followed your advice!

Glad you enjoyed. thanks for describing it as an "Alyn Classic"

Alyn
ps my DAW spells buss as bus and I can't believe I never thought of a lead vocal bus as I have buses, and sub buses everywhere else in my mixing.
I feel like Blakey when I mix now grin

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Originally Posted By: Scottt709
Another excellent tune. Loved the lyrics as well..


Cheers Scott,thanks for listening and commenting

All the best

Alyn

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Thanks for the backstory. Janice and I are
history nuts and collectors of many things
historical.

Your imagery is always outstanding and this
tune is certainly no exception.

A great production with a wonderful lyric.

Thanks for the chance to listen!

J&B


You 2 would have LOVED that club.
I was given a letter holder made from the teak of HMS Ajax from the Battle of the River Plate somehow, don't remember the convoluted chain of events that led to that wedding gift but it started with me showing great interest, and awe, at similar relics but I certainly appreciated that more than the usual ****ng toasters etc laugh Thanks Prof.

SO glad you enjoyed the tune,

Alyn

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Enjoyed that one Alyn.
You certainly have a unique style (that I like) and I think the backing is great.
Love the bass and the spoken bit. Cheers.

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Alyn,

One of your very best in all regards.

A spectacular write - lyrically and melodically (and the various sections).
A terrific "story" told so well...

The arrangement and production are excellent.

Excellent.

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Hi Alyn,

a great story. Thanks for the background.
All presented in your unique way.
Enjoyable listen.

Guenter

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Hi, Alyn !:))

WOW !!

I think this is one of
your best tunes ! Just great !!:))

Cheers
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Hi Alyn,

wow! this one is very cool.
It has a very timid and intimate atmosphere, mainly due to your vocals which are your best so far I think.
Like ROG suggested, they could be slightly louder in the mix.

Very original, and very good use of Biab, as always.

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Alyn, I keep thinking Beatles as I listen to this. The chord changes are different, but well thought out. Nicely arranged and produced. Wonderful lyrics and a cool story. You are on a roll. Well done! Tom


Thanks for compliments about the chord changes I really appreciate that.
I always liked the Beatles, it was only much later that I started appreciating their song-writing. I have quite a few songs I have written that me and BIAB need to record

thank you so much for listening

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Really beautifully done!! Very captivating lyric and wonderful delivery. Arrangement is perfect for the song. You are truly creative Alyn! Loved it! Take care. Greg


My life was good then and it was in this period that I also started developing my first home studio. I wish I still had the cassette versions frown

Thanks for listening

All the best

Alyn

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Alyn,

Incredible! I've read through the posts and I have to say that you deserve every accolade that's been given. This is a fantastic write and equally fantastic production. I sat here spell-bound. No one on this forum creates anything remotely like you do.

I'm going back for another listen, now.

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Originally Posted By: RichMac
Enjoyed that one Alyn.
You certainly have a unique style (that I like) and I think the backing is great.
Love the bass and the spoken bit. Cheers.


Hey Rich,
This forum is great because I am now listening to many styles of music that without BIAB my ears would have ignored.
Listening to your songs gives me ideas to use in my stuff so thank you mate also.

glad you enjoyed,

Alyn

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alyn,

One of your very best in all regards.

A spectacular write - lyrically and melodically (and the various sections).
A terrific "story" told so well...

The arrangement and production are excellent.

Excellent.

floyd



floyd,
listening to the other songs on this forum has taught me a lot about arrangement and production. For example one poster with a name beginning with "f" ( forget his name laugh )always makes me sit up and go hmm and I try to learn from his works smirk
Thank you,

all the best,

Alyn

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Hi Alyn,

a great story. Thanks for the background.
All presented in your unique way.
Enjoyable listen.

Guenter


Thanks Guenter,
I cut a lot out of the backstory because once I started remembering I opened the flood gates grin

So glad you enjoyed the listen, as Frank Sinatra once sang "I do it my Way"

All the best

Alyn

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